Re: Newest possible systems for Windows XP and Windows 7

Posted on 2022-10-18, 19:23

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by Simmerhead

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That's what I do too, though instead of dual booting I use a SATA backplane and have separate SSD for both OS. But since you already have that Sandy Windows 7 build you could just use that? You'll get PCIe 3.0 and DDR3-1600MHz with Ivy but it's not worth the cost to build a new rig just for that. …

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Re: What era of computers do you draw the line at collecting and/or using?

Posted on 2022-10-18, 11:40

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Old and slow is kinda why we are here XD The A1200 is still a very viable machine for music trackers and even video editing, they are more expensive than the A500 but well worth investing in. He he. Yes and no. If it's too slow, I like retro. If it's adequate, I go vintage :) The A1200 is very …

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Re: Newest possible systems for Windows XP and Windows 7

Posted on 2022-10-18, 11:21

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Thanks all, and especially that warning about Win XP drivers for the motherboard... I didn't know Win 7 was still supported by NVidia. If I hadn't gone for an 12900K (Got a 13900K on order) I might have been able to make a dual boot Windows 7 system on my main PC with an RTX 3090. Well, shame on me …

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Re: What era of computers do you draw the line at collecting and/or using?

Posted on 2022-10-18, 10:41

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I do have a fully kitted out Amiga 1200 and a Vic20. I've always been curious about the Amigas, having never owned or used one. How do you find it compares to DOS era machines? Is an Amiga worth having? The Amiga is great for certain games, but they're getting old and slow (apart from the 3000 and …

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Re: What era of computers do you draw the line at collecting and/or using?

Posted on 2022-10-18, 10:33

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Fun question, and fun read! While I have older computers in my collection, I only actively collect and use PCs from the ATX era, beginning with Pentium II systems. And when I say collect, I collect spare parts for my active systems in an effort to avoid time consuming repairs with soldering, caps …

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Newest possible systems for Windows XP and Windows 7

Posted on 2022-10-18, 07:42

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Hi there. Hard to imagine, but Windows XP and Windows 7 are becoming the new vintage platforms for gaming. I must be getting old... Today I have accumulated quite a few systems from various generations of Intel's Core series, however I need to downsize and will be trying to build two "new" mini-ITX …

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Re: ASUS CUSL-2 Motherboard boot issues

Posted on 2022-10-11, 17:35

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Please let me know if you can spot anything obvious. Thanks! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FezjP2xXgAAg-4m?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FezjViiXEAUKryF?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FezjWEAXEAc8B4G?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ …

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Re: ASUS CUSL-2 Motherboard boot issues

Posted on 2022-10-11, 06:51

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by Simmerhead

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Do not think it is the PSU. What BIOS version does the board have ? the 933 is supported with v1007 and up: https://www.asus.com/supportonly/CUSL2/HelpDesk_CPU/ I haven't gotten into the BIOS, so no way of knowing, but the board came with the CPU installed and had been functioning for many years, …

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ASUS CUSL-2 Motherboard boot issues

Posted on 2022-10-10, 19:49

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I've gotten around to testing my ASUS CUSL-2 Motherboard with a Pentium III 933MHz. Sadly I can't get it to boot. The CPU and case fans spins up for a second, then nothing. After trying most tips and tricks I'm left wondering if my brand spanking new 400W PSU is the problem. Could it be a 5V problem …

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Re: Midi switch

Posted on 2022-10-05, 19:35

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Thanks again all! Too many options... 😀 Looking into it. I also have a Roland MPU-401 MIDI processing unit, but missing the original Roland ISA card to go with it, so I'm looking into the new "Lo-tech MIF IPC B" to add to the system.

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Re: Midi switch

Posted on 2022-10-05, 13:27

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Thanks all for your help and great advice!

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Re: Midi switch

Posted on 2022-10-05, 12:22

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by Simmerhead

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For gaming/miditower reasons I would recommend a MIDI THRU box like this one: https://www.serdashop.com/MIDI-THRU-BOX You have all your modules connected to it and you power them on on demand (one or all at once does not matter to the thru box) You can daisy chain THRU boxes or even use DM15MIDI to …

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Re: Midi switch

Posted on 2022-10-05, 12:12

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Depends, MIDI-THRU boxes are cheap, but they only have 1 input. I like MIDI patch bays myself as they have multiple inputs and outputs, so I can send any input to any output with the buttons on the front. Personally, I use Edirol UM550. (Half rack, 5 inputs, 5 outputs, and USB.) The UM880 is full …

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Re: Midi switch

Posted on 2022-10-05, 11:54

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I'm curious about your choice of modules. Cm300 and SC55 are exactly the same. Sc7 is also very similar as few PC games use GS. Mu50 and Mu80 will also sound indentical in 95% of games. Nothing wrong with collecting, just curious about your choices. You're right. The CM-300 and SC-7 are there just …

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Re: Sound Blaster: From best to worst

Posted on 2022-10-05, 11:15

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Recent card i picked up, might possibly not be on the list yet/documented properly as i couldn't really find alot of info about it. Kind of an oddball though. Edit; Added the enclosure pictures/other end of the connector aswell, picture reference from here; https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p= …

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Midi switch

Posted on 2022-10-05, 11:02

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Hi guys and gals! I've accumulated a few midi synth modules over the years, but currently I can only have one hooked up at the time via my SoundBlaster AWE64. I'm not an advanced user and it took me quite some head scratching to get them working in the first place :-0 What do you recommend as a …

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Re: AWE64 + CM-300 problems...

Posted on 2022-09-24, 21:05

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The red power light is on - but not blinking. I'll try some headphones and/or speakers directly. Thanks for the tip! The red power light will always just be lit up when it's power on. The amber light to the left will flash when it received it sees MIDI data. Since it's not flashing it's not seeing …

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Re: AWE64 + CM-300 problems...

Posted on 2022-09-24, 19:41

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The red power light is on - but not blinking. I'll try some headphones and/or speakers directly. Thanks for the tip!

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AWE64 + CM-300 problems...

Posted on 2022-09-24, 19:25

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by Simmerhead

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Hi - and thanks for any help! I'm trying to get a Roland CM-300 (SC-55 for computers - no interface) to work with my SoundBlaster AWE64, but seems to me it uses the AWE64 synth rather than the CM-300. When testing the AWE64 in "SB16/Diagnose.exe" in MS-DOS I'm sure it's using the AWE64 and not the …

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Re: Mixer for computer collection

Posted on 2022-01-19, 21:17

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Wow. Very cool racks guys! I wish I had the space for it, but for now I will need to go for something smaller.

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